Sexting Is The New Normal

Remember the days when ‘sexting’ wasn’t even a thing? It doesn’t even feel like that long ago, does it?

Then, it quietly became a thing but everyone kept hush about it. For a while there, no one would admit they were dropping the odd raunchy reply to their partner.

And now? Well, it’s the norm.

'Sexting' has become a normal part of relationships. Photo: Dragonimages/istock.

A new survey from the US has confirmed that sexting is well and truly part of relationships. In fact, 74% of Americans were found to be exchanging saucy messages with their lovers. The Kinsey Institute has released its annual International Sex Survey and it confirms that the vast majority of people are adding lusting lingo to their textual repertoire.

More than 140,000 people from 198 countries were surveyed about the role of technology in their lives. So, you know, it certainly wasn’t just a random office poll.

Amanda Gesselman, one of the scientists involved said, “Sexting may be becoming a new, but typical, step in a sexual or romantic relationship.”

Just five years ago, the number of adults who said they’d sexted was 21%. Gesselman adds, “This increase, and this large of a proportion of respondents suggests that incorporating tech into our private lives may be becoming normal.”

Last month, it was reported that Melbourne is the horniest city in Australia. Gold Coast, Darwin and Cairns followed. So, if you’re looking for a randy romance, best sort yourself out some data, snap up some dates and get busy with those fast fingers...